General Discussion » Can Tony Jr do for Brad what he couldn't do for Dale?
There weren't that many bad calls on timing and pitstops.
Team Rensi expected to announce sponsor soon
By SceneDaily Staff Report
Friday, December 14, 2007
Team Rensi Motorsports officials are expected to announce sponsorship for its No. 35 Ford driven by Bobby Hamilton Jr. soon, assuring Hamilton Jr. a ride in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2008.
The sponsorship, according to a source, is from Eckrich Meats.
Team Rensi, which fielded two cars in the 2007 Busch Series season, has yet to find sponsorship for its No. 25 Ford. The team was forced to lay off 18 employees before the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Hamilton Jr. had also started the process of looking for a ride for 2008, landing a Busch East Series seat with Sadler Brothers Racing.
"I was looking out for me," Hamilton Jr. said. "I needed a job. I did what I needed to do. I'd rather have entirely too many races than none at all. It worked out the way it needed to."
Still, the veteran driver said he was worried.
"I got up that morning and went down to a local team," Hamilton Jr. said of the Sadler Brothers. "They were talking about doing some Busch East races, some ARCA races. That's what I was going to do for next year. I walked out of the shop, and [Team Rensi] called. Now I was like, 'Oh, man, how am I going to pull this off?'"
Team Rensi's sponsorship, which is slated to be announced any day, is for 30 of the 35 Nationwide races next year. The Busch East schedule is 13 races, and Hamilton Jr. said he'll try to run as many of those events as he can.
"We can use it a lot to learn for our Nationwide Series car," Hamilton Jr. said. "We can do a lot of testing and transfer notes back and forth."
Mentioned Drivers:
Popular News
Recent Headlines
-
Roush Fenway's Carl Edwards shoots to top of charts in final Nationwide practice
Post Comment -
Joe Nemechek secures sponsor for his Nationwide, Cup teams
Comments (1) -
Red Bull Racing's Brian Vickers best in lone Thursday Cup practice at Chicagoland
Post Comment -
Jeff Gordon: Giving an inch on last lap at Daytona and Talladega easier said than done
Post Comment -
Business as usual for Matt Kenseth at Chicagoland after birth of second child
Post Comment
Poll PositionView All
Was anyone at fault for the mayhem at the finish of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway?
Promotions
-
Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!
-
Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.
-
Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the Jeff Gordon Racing School.
-
Play our simulation racing fantasy game. Free with promo code "FREECRD".
No Comments
Be the first to comment on "Team Rensi expected to announce sponsor soon". Login or sign up for a free account to post your comment